Subject CT8, April 2012, Question 3

Discussion in 'CM2' started by s1645544, Mar 16, 2023.

  1. s1645544

    s1645544 Active Member

    Hi,

    Please could I have help with understanding part (i) to this question.

    From the notes I attempted to solve this using d < e^r < u, however the solution is di < 1+r < ui.

    I'm struggling to get my head round this and hoped for an explanation.

    Thanks
     
  2. Steve Hales

    Steve Hales ActEd Tutor Staff Member

    Hi
    You're correct to start with d < e^r < u, but this is only true when the interest rate r is continuously compounded. In this question the interest rate is the effective rate (let's call that i). Therefore you have to start with d < 1+i < u instead.
    I think that will help. Let me know if not.
    Thanks
     
  3. s1645544

    s1645544 Active Member

    Thank you very much, I now understand!
     

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